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RE: Humane Euthanization

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Posted by: markg at Fri Jun 20 12:17:28 2014  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by markg ]  
   

I would call or see a vet. They have a reptile sedative.

I have heard of people refridgerating the snake to slow it down thinking it will sedate it, then decapitating it. Not sure how the snake feels.

Do a search on brain pithing (spelling?). It is where you drive a spike (nail) into the snake's brain. Supposedly the most humane way even though it sounds like the worst. Since snakes have pea brains, you would have to know where. A vet could be the best source of info.

Uncomfortable subject, but it is something we all should be aware of. I am going to the vet with my dog next week, and I will ask them about this subject.


   

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